Sep 301 min read
Aloha…
The “ Autum Moss Lei” has been fun to create! I made the center focal bead a very long time ago using Fine Silver Precious Metal Clay. I...
Dec 31, 20231 min read
Resolutions Anyone?
I seldom make New Year’s resolutions because they are so hard to keep. But for 2024 I resolve to have a lot more fun and play time in my...
Dec 11, 20231 min read
It's Ready!
My "Puffy Pillowed Beaded Beads" Necklace limited edition beading kit and tutorial are now listed in my Etsy shop. The kit contains 36...
Dec 5, 20231 min read
I’m Gettin’ There!
The tutorial is still in need of editing and proofreading, but it’s looking like I’ll be finished early next week. I should have some...
Nov 28, 20231 min read
I Love This Necklace!
I started this necklace project a while back and would have finished it far sooner had life not gotten in the way, which has wont to do....
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Joseph's Coat of Many Colors?
Well...maybe not a coat but my "Carnival" Geometric Beaded Beads Bracelet is definitely a design of many colors...32 to be exact! In a...
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Just…WOW!
Aasia Hamid from Aasiajewelry.com sent me this photo showing a necklace she created using my “Carnival” Geometric Beaded Beads Bracelet...
Oct 25, 20231 min read
I’m Still At It, But…
I’m making progress on the beaded bead project that I started a month or two ago. I intend these beads to become the primary components...
Oct 4, 20231 min read
Okay…
I’m getting rather tired of chasing beads all over my work surface. I start out with neat little piles and in no time chaos reigns on my...
Sep 14, 20231 min read
Sidetracked...
I'd been diligently working on a new geometric beading design when out of the blue a friend asked if I still work with polymer clay and...
Sep 6, 20231 min read
Another Project is in the Works…
I’m exploring new designs for geometric beaded beads and Wow! It is so much fun playing with colors and a variety of shapes. I love these...
Aug 18, 20231 min read
Worth a Peruse…
I’ve been editing my Etsy shop and sorting through items that have been listed for quite a while and haven’t sold…like this beautiful...
Aug 1, 20231 min read
Yay…
A Third bangle is finished! This photo shows bangles in three sizes; (from left to right) Medium, Small, and Xsmall. Now I just have...
Jul 23, 20231 min read
Making Progress!
It’s been a busy summer thus far, but I’ve finally found time to work on the third “Hip to be Square” Geometric Beaded Bangle. I’m loving...
Jun 29, 20231 min read
Two Down…
And one to go! I’ve just finished the second square bangle and written the step-by-step instructions…now it’s time to start a third...
Jun 7, 20231 min read
What’s New in My Shop?
I’ve been busy doing a bit more of studio “destashing”. I’ve put together the above collection of rare vintage and newer Swarovski...
May 24, 20231 min read
Cool!
As I was wading through emails from a while ago, I was delighted to see a photo of my "Geometric Staggered Warped Square Bracelet" in a...
May 18, 20231 min read
Addendum…
The extra kits for the “Carnival” Geometric Beaded Bracelet sold immediately! Several customers reached out to me and pleaded with me to...
May 17, 20231 min read
I Didn't Think I'd Do More, But...
A very good customer so loved my "Carnival Geometric Beaded Bracelet " and really wanted to make one for herself. I had retired this kit...
Apr 6, 20231 min read
And Here They Are!
Gosh! I don't know which colourway I like better...this Fuchsia/Orange or the first pair I created in Blue/Yellow! I love both colourways...
